Car Maintenance Tips

Regular Car Hacks and How to Keep Your Vehicle Safe In today's digital age, many Americans worry about hackers accessing their bank accounts, computer files and personal information. But as cars become more technologically advanced, securing a car may soon require more than just securing a stick to the steering wheel. Few things are scarier than the thought of a malicious hacker taking control of your vehicle and causing harm to you and your passengers. Automotive security experts have studied how hackers could do everything from tweak your car stereo to make your brakes stop working properly. The Center for Automotive Embedded Systems Security (CAESS) is a collaboration between researchers at the University of Washington and the University of California, San Diego, working to make future embedded systems in cars more secure and private. "You have to stay ahead of what these guys can do," says Rich Strader, director of security and IT strategy at Ford. Here are some of th...

AMAZING CAR SAFETY FEATURES EVERY CAN OWNER SHOULD KNOW. Drivers are protected by more safety features than ever before, such as airbags, shatterproof glass, anti-lock brakes, stability control and more. As vehicles continue to evolve, more safety features are needed than in the past. As cars become faster and more efficient, they must also be safer.      Shatterproof glass:   Shatterproof glass ensures that the windshield shatters into numerous harmless shards in the event of an accident. The windshields of early motor vehicles were dangerous. If the windshield broke, the driver would be covered in broken glass. Shatterproof glass is laminated in a way that prevents injury.            Seat belts:   This safety feature, invented in 1849, was not standard equipment until 1966, when the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Act and the Highway Safety Act turned control over to the federal government. The federal gove...

Blog, Featured, Vehicle Safety and Maintenance / By Samod Biobaku Keeping your car in good condition doesn't have to be hard work. The smartest way to make sure your car doesn't disappoint when you least expect it is to use 10 vehicle maintenance tips recommended by industry experts. According to a recent report, younger drivers are exposed to huge repair costs simply because they lack the basic culture of vehicle maintenance. If you are a car owner, check out the following tips: Keep liquids clean In addition to cleaning all the fluids in your car, you should always remember to recharge. These fluids include motor oil, transmission oil, coolant fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, air conditioning coolant, and windshield washer fluid. You should never forget that your engine needs oil to keep its moving parts lubricated. Don't get so sloppy that the various fluid levels get so low that the overall functionality of the car suffers. Don't throw away your car's m...

Change the car battery Your car battery is almost like the air you breathe - extremely important, but hardly noticeable! Only when the battery dies do we really get on our toes and think about replacing the car battery and realize how important this is to all vehicles. Many car owners are still confused about how to accurately check the health of their car battery and that is why we have written this article. Readers will be amazed at the number of vehicles we receive each week to repair cars that have run out or their batteries are dead. Also, most of these vehicles have no signs of battery failure on the outside. We believe this is the main reason car owners are not addressing this issue. However, there are some simple guidelines that can help users identify the issues that their car battery is having trouble with. Here are some tips for car owners on changing car batteries to help them identify a dead battery Regular car maintenance: That is actually a matter of course! Regular insp...

It is not uncommon for people to mix or use the wrong fluids in their vehicles, and the consequences can range from annoyance to destruction. Before consumers fill fluids under the hood of their vehicle, they can consult the operating instructions. If people have any questions, they should consult with a mechanic or with people from some of the best auto repair shops in Dubai. Sources say adding antifreeze to your car's windshield water tank can result in overly viscous and difficult to clean dirt. However, filling the tank with just water can be a great breeding ground for the bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease. What can go wrong if I use the wrong fluid in my car? 1. The wrath of motor oil While the brand of motor oil doesn't matter to your car, its viscosity plays a huge role in the proper operation of your car. Just follow the instructions in the user manual. If you use the wrong oil, you risk losing lubrication and shortening the life of your engine. Use synthet...

Have you ever come across a situation where you are driving around Dubai and find that you cannot shift your car gears properly? There are a few things that could be causing this problem. In such a situation, most people immediately begin to consider major transmission problems. It can be the result of a simple mistake. Instead of inspecting it yourself, you can always take it to an auto repair shop where your car will be repaired and returned to its original condition. Here are some of the reasons why your car is not shifting properly: 1. Low transmission fluid One of the main reasons your car isn't shifting properly could be that your car is running out of transmission fluid. While car services are checking, there may be other reasons why it is low. Your fluid may be leaking or low and this is causing your car to have transmission problems. Gear oil is important to ensure that the moving parts of your car are properly lubricated and cooled. If you are stuck on a Dubai street with...